Jesus Saves Many, Robbie Saves One!

Yesterday my roommate, friend, and favourite baseball player had an exhibition match at a local university. After church and our leadership meeting, we headed down to the ol' ball park to cheer him on. We knew he was just pitching the final two innings, so we knew we had time (the game started at 1pm). We got there around 2:45, and the score was already 10-2 for Enagic. But Okikoku heated up and pulled to within 4.

With the score 10-6 and two runners on base, the manager pulled a struggling pitcher to put in his ace: number 30 (well, 15 for now - his uniform is on order), Rob "Strawberry" Wunderlich! He immediately bailed his teammate out, but allowed a run in the 8th inning. Then he shut them down in the 9th with two strikeouts, and the final score left no doubt as to whom the victors were: Enagic added several runs to make it 14-7! According to the rules, this appearance by Rob is considered a save, making it his first ever as a professional baseball player! Great pitching by Rob, and great cheering by the church crew. I've never heard so much English at a Japanese baseball game, but it was cool!

Next time, why don't you join us as we cheer Rob on in his quest to join the Yokohama Bay Stars? Heheh, just kidding - I don't think Robbie's aiming that high... but wouldn't it be cool if God blessed His child with a trip to the bigs???